The noble families of ancient China used large bowls such as ours to protect their pond gold fish from the freezing cold of winter. Used today as a cachepot, it gives a large plant a highly decorative place to put down roots. Painstakingly hand crafted and painted Chinese prosperity swimming Koi fish and waving gold grasses grace this black porcelain bowl. Top opening is approx. 9″ Dia. Imported from China. Stand sold separately, Part No. RBF085.